Montmagny, November 19, 2025 – Following the success of the first edition, the Centre d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) Montmagny–L’Islet, in partnership with the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Région L’Islet, Carrefour Région Montmagny, the Centre d’aide et de recherche d’emploi (CARE) Montmagny–L’Islet, and the Centre de services scolaire de la Côte-du-Sud, is proud to announce the second edition of the event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, this time at École secondaire de Saint-Paul in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy.
The choice of Saint-Paul-de-Montminy for this second edition reflects a commitment to showcasing the entire region to participating youth. Local pride, community engagement, and the promotion of future-oriented trades are at the heart of this initiative. In line with the action plan, future editions are expected to be held throughout the MRC de L’Islet, ensuring balanced representation across the territory. The goal of the expo remains the same: to introduce youth to the wide range of exciting careers available in the manufacturing sector.
Given the academic and career guidance content (COSP) presented at the event, the Trades Expo plays a key role in student success and school perseverance—supporting today’s students, tomorrow’s adults—by fostering motivation, engagement, and aspirations for both academic and professional paths.
In its first edition, nearly 20 companies took part. Official invitations to manufacturing businesses will be sent out in January 2026.
“We’re proud to launch the second edition of the expo, building on the experience of 2025. A trades expo is essential to inspire the workforce of tomorrow, encourage their return to our communities, and strengthen their connection to our region. It’s our responsibility to create real opportunities for discovery and dialogue between youth and local businesses,” stated the organizing committee of Destination Manufacturing Montmagny–L’Islet with one voice.
“Desjardins is proud to be a partner of the Trades Expo, which supports youth in discovering their vocation and offers them tangible prospects for building their future. Investing in youth means investing in our collective future. At Desjardins, being committed to youth means going beyond financial support,” said Julie Naud, General Manager of Desjardins Caisse de la MRC de Montmagny.
The organizing committee is also pleased to announce its Gold Partner, Desjardins, official presenter of the 2026 edition.
In the photo, from left to right: Annick Lachance, Project Officer; Caroline Gimbert, Executive Director, Carrefour Région Montmagny; Candide Harvey, Assistant Executive Director, Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Région L’Islet; Julie Bilodeau, Principal, École secondaire de Saint-Paul; Christine Talbot, Local Development Advisor, Centre d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) Montmagny–L’Islet; and Sonia Proulx, Executive Director, Centre d’aide et de recherche d’emploi (CARE) Montmagny–L’Islet.
